Sirius Satellite Radio SIR-GTRC1 User Manual

SIR-GTRC1 STREAMER GTR

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Plug and Play

User and Installation Guide

CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Brix Labs SIR-GTRC1 Streamer GTR Plug and Play lets you enjoy

SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in your vehicle or home (Home Docking Kit SIR-GTRH1 sold
separately). Use this guide to familiarize yourself with all of SIR-GTRC1’s features and capabilities.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ............................................................4

FCC Warning .....................................................................

Cleaning the Receiver .......................................................5

Package Contents .............................................................6

Installation ........................................................................7

Location ........................................................................

Mounting the Receiver .................................................

Installing the Magnetic Antenna ...................................

Connecting the Receiver ............................................

Activating your SIRIUS Subscription ..........................

Optional Installation Kits ..................................................14

Custom Vehicle Installation Kit (SIR-GTRV1) ............

Home Kit (SIR-GTRH1) ..............................................

SIR-GTRC1 Streamer GTR Receiver Operation ..........16

Controls and Features ................................................

Remote Control ..........................................................

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...............

Changing Channels ....................................................

Display Button (DISP) ................................................20

Selecting Channels Directly .......................................

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Advanced Features .......................................................21

Channel Presets (BAND) ...........................................

Storing Channel Presets ..........................................

Using Channel Presets ............................................

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Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode) ....

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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek

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(S-Seek) Functions ..................................................

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Storing Artist Names, Song Titles,

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and Sports Teams to Memory ..............................

Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory ....................

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Deleting an Alert Stored into Memory ......................

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Activating the S-Seek Alert ......................................

Jump Button ...............................................................

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Game Alert .................................................................

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Instant Replay ............................................................

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Using Instant Replay ...............................................

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FM Preset Button .......................................................37

Menu Options .................................................................37

FM Transmitter ...........................................................

FM Presets ..............................................................

FM On/Off ................................................................

Game Alert .................................................................

Settings ......................................................................

Jump Settings .............................................................

Traffic .......................................................................

JumpSet ..................................................................

Display Options ..........................................................

Memory Options .........................................................

Automatic Memory Search ......................................

Clear All Memory .....................................................

Auto Select .................................................................

Audio Level .................................................................

Confirmation Tone ......................................................

Parental Control .........................................................

Lock/Unlock .............................................................

Edit Code .................................................................

Time Based Features .................................................

Clock ........................................................................

Format .....................................................................

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Time Zone ................................................................49

Daylight Savings Time .............................................

Alarm ..........................................................................

Set Alarm .................................................................

Alarm Time ..............................................................

Program Alert .............................................................

Program Time/Day ...................................................

Channel Number .....................................................

Program Alert On/Off ...............................................

Auto Shutdown ...........................................................

Sleep Mode ................................................................

Signal Indicator ...........................................................

Factory Default ...........................................................

Troubleshooting ...............................................................

Specifications ..................................................................

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................

© 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
® “SIRIUS,” the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos

are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the
NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo
are registered trademarks of the National Football League.
“NHL” and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the
National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette
logo are registered trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. Velcro
is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V. All other
trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their
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Safety Precautions

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Warning

Take the following precautions to prevent fire and
avoid personal injury:

• Be sure the Receiver is installed as described in
the Installation Guide.

• The use suggestions contained in this User Guide
are subject to any restrictions or limitations that
may be imposed by applicable law the purchaser
should check applicable law for any restrictions or
limitations before installing and/or operating this
Receiver.

• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.

• To avoid short circuits, never put or leave any
metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the
Receiver.

• If the Receiver emits smoke or unusual odors, turn
the power off immediately.

• Do not drop the Receiver, or subject it to strong
shocks.

• If the LCD display on the Receiver becomes

damaged or broken, do not touch the liquid crystal
fluid. The fluid can be dangerous to your health.
If the liquid crystal fluid contacts your body or
clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and
water.

Caution

Take the following precautions to keep the Receiver in
proper working order:

• Do not open the Receiver.

• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with
the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause the Receiver to malfunction.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first disconnect the wiring harness.

Note:

If the Receiver doesn’t seem to be working properly,
turn the Receiver’s power off, wait 5 10 seconds, then
turn the power on again.

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FCC Warning

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This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifications are expressly approved in this User
Guide. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification
is made.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference. This equipment may cause
harmful interference to radio communications if it
is not installed and used in accordance with these
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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• Increase the separation between the other
equipment and the Receiver.

• Connect the other equipment to a different circuit
from that to which the Receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
technician for help.

Warning

Do not operate the Receiver in a way that might divert
your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you
alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle
in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.

Cleaning the Receiver

If the Receiver becomes dirty, turn its power off and
wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use hard
cloths, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents
to clean the Receiver. These may cause damage to
the plastic or remove indicator characters.

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Package Contents

MEMO

MENU

BAND

DISP

P. TUNE

S-SEEK

1

2

3

4

5

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0

001 Sirius Hits 1 001 Sirius Hits 1

U2U2
VertigoVertigo

POP 12:00PPOP 12:00P

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MUTE

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MEMOBAND

DISPMENU

Surface Pr

eparation

Cleaning Kit

(T

o clean

a surface of any

known / unknown emulsions

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r to applying adh

esives.)

The following items are packaged with the SIR-GTRC1 Streamer GTR. Check the package to be all of the items
are included. If any of the items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product.

Streamer GTR
SIR-GTRC1 Receiver

Streamer GTR
Remote Control

Alcohol Swab and

®

Velcro

Strip

Suction Cup
Mount

Mounting Plate

Magnetic Antenna

Cigarette Lighter
Power Cord

Rubber Antenna
Cable Cover/Tail
& Adhesive Strip

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User and
Installation Guide

Installation

Installation of your SIR-GTRC1 Streamer GTR
Receiver is easy:

1. Choose a location in your vehicle where you will
mount the Receiver.

2. Mount the Receiver to the suction cup mount and
attach the suction cup portion of the mount to the
vehicle window, or use the velcro strip to mount
the Receiver.

3. Install the magnetic antenna on the roof of the
vehicle, and route the antenna cable to the
Receiver.

4. Connect the power cord for the Receiver to your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

5. Subscribe to the SIRIUS service and begin
enjoying the SIRIUS entertainment!

Location

Choose a location in your vehicle where the Receiver
will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle
controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should
be suitable for using the suction cup mount, such
as the windshield or other flat, smooth surface, or a
surface suitable for using the velcro mounting.

The location should be easily reachable and
provide good visibility of the Receiver.

Mounting the Receiver

The Receiver may be attached to the vehicle by
using the suction cup mount, or by using the velcro
strips.

If you are using the suction cup mount, attach the
mounting plate to the suction cup mount by using
the provided bolts and hex nuts as shown below.

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Be sure the large tab on the mounting plate is

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facing up.
If you are using the velcro strip for mounting, attach

the velcro strip to the back of the mounting plate.
Route the cables through the mounting plate

underneath the tabs as shown. The cables may be
routed across the mounting plate, or routed down to
exit at the bottom.

Place the Receiver into the mounting plate by first
placing the bottom of the Receiver into the tabs
at the bottom of the mounting plate (1), and then
pivoting the top of the receiver into the mounting
plate until it snaps into place (2).

If you are using the suction cup mount, attach the
suction cup mount to the vehicle windshield, or 10.8

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1. Clean the area where you are attaching the
suction cup with an alcohol wipe.

2. Lift up the cam lever on the suction cup mount
as shown.

3. Place the suction cup mount on the windshield,
or other area, and press the cam lever straight
down towards the suction cup to flatten the
suction cup as shown.

4. Lock the cam lever down as shown.

Installing the Magnetic Antenna

The optimum mounting location for the antenna
is on the roof of the vehicle, with a minimum
unobstructed area of 12 inches by 12 inches, and
exactly 6½ inches from the rear roof edge of the
vehicle (the length of the rubber antenna cable
cover/tail). It is important to avoid any obstructions
that will block the SIRIUS signal, obstructions
such as a roof rack, a sunroof, roof mounted cargo
containers, or other antennas.

The following illustrations show the recommended
mounting locations of the antenna for several types
of vehicles. Follow these recommendations for best
performance from the antenna.

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Sedan/Coupe: Mount the antenna along the rear
centerline of the vehicle roof, located at the rear of
the roof near the rear window.

Convertible: Mount the antenna along the centerline
of the trunk lid, with the rubber antenna cable
cover/tail directed toward the rear window.

SUV/Mini-Van: Mount the antenna along the rear

centerline of the vehicle roof, located at the rear of
the roof near the rear door/hatch.

Pickup Truck: Mount the antenna along the rear
centerline of the cab roof, located at the rear of the
roof near the rear window.

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Clean the area where the antenna and rubber
antenna cable cover/tail will be mounted with the
supplied alcohol swab.

Connect the rubber antenna cable cover/tail to the
antenna cable, making sure that the strain-relief on
the antenna seats into the rubber antenna cable
cover/tail groove. Route the antenna cable through
the wire channel in the rubber antenna cable cover/
tail. Do not yet attach the adhesive strip.

Temporarily position the antenna and rubber
antenna cable cover/tail in the selected mounting
area and route the cable from the antenna to the
vehicle’s interior by tucking it underneath the rubber

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molding around rear window, as shown. Route the
cable from the lowest point of the rear window into
the trunk. Take advantage of any existing cable
channels or wiring conduits.

PROTECTIVE MATERIAL

(RED SIDE)

ADHESIVE

STRIP

ANTENNA

CABLE

ANTENNA

(UNDERSIDE)

RUBBER ANTENNA

CABLE COVER/TAIL

For SUVs, mini-vans & 5-door vehicles, bring the
cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding for
the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim.

From the trunk, or rear of the vehicle, route the
cable around the passenger compartment and to
the front of the vehicle, to the receiver. Take care
not pull the cable across sharp edges that could
damage it, and keep it away from areas where it
might entangle feet. Coil any excess antenna cable
in a location where it can be hidden.

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Once the antenna cable is routed through the
vehicle, and you are satisfied with the cable
routing, peel the yellow protective material from
the adhesive strip and adhere the adhesive strip
to the rubber antenna cover/tail. Next peel the red
protective material from the adhesive strip and
press the rubber antenna cable cover/tail firmly into
place on the vehicle.

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Double check that the location of the antenna and

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NTENNA

POWER

AUDIO OUT

FM OUT

rubber antenna cable cover/tail are correct, and
continue to press firmly down on rubber antenna
cable cover/tail for another 30 seconds.

RUBBER ANTENNA
CABLE COVER/TAIL

VEHICLE

MOUNTING SURFACE

Connecting the Receiver

Connect the antenna and cigarette lighter power
adapter to the Receiver to complete the installation.
The illustration below shows the location of the
antenna and power connectors on the Receiver.

Note: At room temperature (68 degrees), maximum
adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this
period, avoid car washes and other contact with the
antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail.

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Plug the cigarette lighter power adapter cord
into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, and turn the
Receiver On by pressing the power button. Once
you have verified that Receiver has powered on,
you can proceed with activating your SIRIUS
subscription.

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Activating your SIRIUS Subscription

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Updating Channels

Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you
need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio
service.

1. Be sure that the Receiver is correctly installed
and that the antenna is oriented to receive the
SIRIUS signal.

2. Press the power button to turn Receiver On.
After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the Receiver
will update the SIRIUS channel line up. The
display will show, “UPDATING CHANNELS”
and show the status of the update.

Wait until the channel updates have completed

before pressing any buttons on the Receiver.

3. Once the channels have been updated, the
display will change to “Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS
to Subscribe” and will place you in SIRIUS
Satellite Radio’s Preview Channel, channel

184.

You will not be able to tune to any other

channels until you activate your SIRIUS
subscription.

4. To listen to the audio from your Receiver, you
will need to tune the FM radio in your vehicle
and the FM transmitter in the Receiver to the
same FM frequency. The FM transmitter in
the Receiver defaults to 88.1 MHz, so you can
begin by tuning your FM radio to 88.1 MHz.
If there is an FM station broadcasting on that
frequency, you will have to search for a quiet
frequency to use. Refer to the section titled, FM
Transmitter in this User Manual for instructions
on how to tune the FM transmitter to other FM
frequencies.

5. Use the channel up and down buttons to tune
the Receiver to channel 000 to display the
Receiver’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number
(SID). You may also directly tune to channel

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001

Category 12:00P

A

Artist NameArtist Name
Song TitleSong Title

Any Key to Continue

Subscription Updated

Channel Name

000 by pressing the Select button, pressing the

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12:00P

SIRIUS ID

A

0 (zero) button, and pressing the Select button
again. You may do this from either the Receiver
or the remote control. (This SID number is also
available on the SIR-GTRC1 packaging.) Write
the SID number down in the space provided at
the end of this manual.

6. Have your credit card handy and contact
SIRIUS on the Internet at:

https://activate.siriusradio.com/

and follow the prompts to activate your

subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free
at:

1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474)

7. When you have successfully subscribed to the
SIRIUS service, and the Receiver has been
updated with your subscription information, an
alert will be displayed.

To continue, press any key on the Receiver.

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The installation of your Receiver is now complete,
and you are ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS
Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment!

Optional Installation Kits

There are two optional installation kits which
may be purchased for use with your SIR-GTRC1
Streamer GTR Receiver, a Custom Vehicle
Installation Kit (SIR-GTRV1), and a Home Kit (SIR­GTRH1). These kits may be purchased from your
dealer.

Custom Vehicle Installation Kit (SIR-GTRV1)

The optional custom vehicle installation kit provides
additional items for a more permanent installation in
your vehicle. The kit consists of the following items:

DIN-compatible Install Plate - for installing the
Receiver in the dashboard of your car or boat.

Power Harness - for connecting the power for the
Receiver to the vehicle’s electrical system.

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FM Switching Box - for connecting the FM output
of the Receiver into the FM antenna input of your
vehicle’s radio. This box will automatically switch
off the vehicle’s FM antenna when you turn on your
SIRIUS Receiver.

Audio Cables - For connecting the audio output of
the Receiver into your vehicle’s audio system.

Home Kit (SIR-GTRH1)

The optional home kit allows you to enjoy the
SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in
your home, by allowing you to take your Receiver
from your vehicle into your home. The kit consists
of the following items:

Stand - A stand into which to snap your Receiver
while being used in your home.

AC Adapter - A power adapter to power your
Receiver in the home.

Audio Cables - Cables to connect the Receiver to
powered speakers, or your home entertainment
system.

Home Antenna - A SIRIUS antenna to connect to
your Receiver while in your home.

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SIR-GTRC1 Streamer GTR Receiver Basic Operation

MEMO

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Controls and Features

1. POWER Button :Turns the Receiver’s power

On and Off.

2. Rewind Button:

broadcast saved in Instant Replay.

3. Play/Pause Button:

to pause a broadcast for Instant Replay.
Function: Used to play a broadcast saved in
Instant Replay.

4. Fast Forward Button:

through a broadcast saved in Instant Replay.

5. MEMO (Memory) Button (S-Seek Function):

Saves and recalls artist names, song titles, and
sports teams. Holding the button down enters
the S-Seek mode.

6. DISP (Display) Button: Toggles display
between the default display screen and large
screen display mode. Holding the DISP button
down switches the display to the channel list
mode.

7. Select Button:

display screen.

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Used to rewind through a

Pause Function: Used

Play

Used to fast forward

Selects items highlighted on the

8. Channel Up/Down Buttons:

channels and display screens, and highlights
items on the display.

9. Category Previous/Next Buttons:

through the category list screen which displays
SIRIUS channel categories.

10. Preset Number Buttons (0-9):

preset channels. Also used to directly tune
channels by entering the channel number.

11. BAND Button (P.Tune):

switches between the five preset banks (A, B,
C), which hold ten presets each. Pressing and
holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which
allows for viewing and listening of stored presets
with the channel up/down buttons.

12. FM Preset Button:

FM frequencies used for the built-in wireless
transmitter.

13. Jump Button:

the current channel and a favorite channel.

14. MENU Button:

make setup and feature changes.

Selects between preset

Used to quickly switch between

Used to access menu options to

Navigates through

Navigates

Sets and selects

Pressing and releasing

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Installing Batteries in the
Remote Control

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Install CR2025 battery.
(+ positive side is up)

3. Replace the battery cover.

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1. Power Button : Turns the Receiver power On and Off.

2. Category Previous/Next Buttons: Navigates through categories.

3. MUTE Button:

4. Channel Up/Down Buttons:

Mutes the audio.

Navigates through channels and display screens.

5. Rewind Button: Used to rewind through a broadcast saved in Instant Replay.

6. Play/Pause Button: Pause Function: Used to pause a broadcast for Instant

Replay.

Play Function: Used to play a broadcast saved in Instant Replay.

7. Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through a broadcast saved in

Instant Replay.

8. +/- Volume Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down.

9. Number Buttons (0-9):

10. MEMO (Memory) Button:

sports teams. Holding this button down enters the S-Seek mode.

Used for directly selecting channels and for presets.

Saves and recalls artist names, song titles, and

11. BAND Button: Switches between preset bands A , B, and C.

12. MENU Button:

changes.

13. DISP Button: Toggles display between the default display screen and large
screen display mode. Holding this button down switches to the channel list
mode.

14. Jump Button:

favorite channel.

15. FM Preset Button:

wireless transmitter.

Used to access menu options to make setup and feature

Used to quickly switch between the current channel and a

Selects between preset FM frequencies used for the built-in

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